K-pop sensation BTS is facing criticism from certain fans following their appearance alongside controversial American artist Chris Brown at his Toronto concert. J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok) and RM (Kim Nam-joon) were spotted at Brown’s show, which he co-headlined with Usher at Rogers Stadium. BTS is set to perform at the same venue on August 22 and 23.
A photo shared on Brown’s Instagram showed J-Hope and RM posing with the singer, with additional videos surfacing on social media of them enjoying the concert. Brown, known for his troubled past, has a criminal record dating back to 2009 when he pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna. Subsequent legal issues led to his incarceration in 2014 and a recent guilty plea for a nightclub assault in London.
Despite mixed reactions from BTS’s ARMY fanbase, some expressing disappointment in the members for associating with Brown, others defended J-Hope and RM. Speculations arose about their intentions at the concert, with supporters highlighting the need to refrain from making assumptions about their character based on one event. BTS representatives have yet to respond to inquiries regarding the controversy.